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TREATMENTS FOR AN ADDICTION

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 Fourth week: Treatment for a dug addiction Welcome to my blog for a new time!!! In this week we are talking about some treatments for a drug addiction. Addiction treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Treatments may vary based on your needs. You can choose the treatment that works best for you based on the substance you're abusing, the level of care you need, your personal mental health needs, or what health care options you can afford. DETOXIFICATION Medically-assisted detox allows you to rid your body of addictive substances in a safe environment. This is beneficial because sometimes substance withdrawal can cause unpleasant or even life-threatening physical symptoms.  COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY According to American Addiction Centers, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a valuable treatment tool because it can be used for many different types of addiction including, but not limited to, food addiction, alcohol addiction, and prescription drug addiction. RACIONAL...

CONSEQUENCES OF DRUGS USE

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 Third week:  Consequences of drugs use welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy read it! This week we are talking about 10 consequences associated with drug abuse: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Effects can range from an abnormal heart rate to a heart attack. Injection drug use can lead to cardiovascular problems such as collapsed veins and bacterial infections of the blood vessels and heart valves.  CANCERS Cigarette smoke increases non-smoking individuals’ chances of developing lung cancer along with other health problems. Young adult males using marijuana who began their use during adolescence are at-risk for testicular cancer.  MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS Chronic use of drugs leads to both short- and long-term changes in the brain, which results in mental health issues, like paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations, etc. Many who suffer from addiction are also diagnosed with a mental disorder. MUSCOSKELETAL DISORDERS Steroid use during adolescence results i...

WHAT CAUSES DRUG ADDICTION?

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 Second week: Causes of drugs use Welcome to my blog in this second week, i’m glad you are here :) Presentation. Drug addiction is a disease of the body and brain. Also called substance use disorder, drug addiction triggers uncontrollable behaviors and renders a person unable to control their use of medication, alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs—whether they are legal or not. Principal causes FAMILY HISTORY Drug addiction runs through families, perhaps in part for genetic reasons, and in part due to environmental influence. If you have a blood relative who is addicted, especially a parent or full sibling, you have a higher risk for drug addiction. MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Mental health problems include anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, bipolar personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to name a few, can produce addiction for take medication. ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACE) Adverse childhood experiences such as emotional, physi...

DRUGS, ACTUALLY TOO BAD?

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 First week:   What is a drug and classification.  welcome to my blog!! WHAT IS A DRUG  💊🚬🌱?     -  A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed.  They can affect the way your brain works, how you feel and behave, your understanding and your senses. This makes them unpredictable and dangerous, especially for young people. There are 4 types of drugs, are  divided according to their major effects: STIMULANTS These make you feel; energetic, alert, talkative, active and very excited.  They can be very dangerous (causing death) at high doses. Repeated use can cause psychosis and paranoia, which may be diagnosed as schizophrenia. They are also addictive. One example of a stimulant drug is cocaine. DEPRESSANTS These make you feel; relaxed, chilled out, mellow, possible paradoxical effects - anxiety, nightmares, aggression.  They are dangerous at high doses. Also they ...